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FAQ about Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune condition that can affect moisture-producing glands and, in some cases, other parts of the body. This FAQ explains what the disease is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed,…
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Prevention of Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly targets moisture-producing glands, especially the salivary and tear glands. Because the core problem is a misdirected immune response, there is no established…
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Treatment for Sjogren syndrome
What treatments are used for Sjogren syndrome? Management usually combines symptom-directed therapy for dry eyes and dry mouth with, in selected cases, treatments that suppress immune activity and reduce inflammation in the salivary glands,…
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Diagnosis of Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks moisture-producing glands, especially the salivary glands and lacrimal glands. As a result, the condition often causes dry eyes and dry…
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Causes of Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is caused by a misdirected immune response in which the body attacks the glands that produce tears and saliva, and in some people it also affects other tissues. The condition does not…
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Symptoms of Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome most commonly causes dry eyes and dry mouth , but its symptoms are broader than dryness alone. The condition affects the immune system and targets the glands that produce tears, saliva, and…
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What is Sjogren syndrome
Sjogren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets the body’s moisture-producing glands, especially the salivary glands and lacrimal glands. As a result, the tissues that normally secrete saliva and…